Rob Reiner
Robert Norman Reiner (March 6, 1947 – December 14, 2025) was an American actor, director, producer, and activist. He acted in the All in the Family television series. He directed movies, such as This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally and The Bucket List.[1]
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| Born | Robert Norman Reiner March 6, 1947 |
| Died | December 14, 2025 (aged 78) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (BA) University of California, Berkeley (MFA) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD) |
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| Years active | 1966–2025 |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Children | 4, including Tracy |
| Parent(s) | Carl Reiner Estelle Reiner |
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Early life
Reiner was born to a Jewish family. He is the elder son of Carl Reiner (1922-2020) and Estelle Reiner (née Lebost, 1914-2008).[1] He was born in the Bronx, New York City. He lived in New Rochelle, New York during his childhood. When he was 13, he moved to Los Angeles, California, where he attended high school and university.
Personal life
Reiner was a Democrat and attended the 2012 Democratic National Convention in support of President Barack Obama's re-election.[2]
Death
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In the early hours of December 14, 2025, Reiner and his wife were stabbed to death at their home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California.[3] Their bodies were reportedly found by their daughter Romy.[4] Reiner was 78 years old.[5] Their deaths are being investigated as a homicide.[3] The next day, Reiner’s son Nick, was arrested and charged for the murder of both.[6][7] The day before the murders on December 13, Rob and Nick Reiner had an argument at a Christmas party hosted by Conan O'Brien.[8] On December 17, a coroner said that Reiner and his wife died from apparent sharp force injuries.[3]
Filmography
Movies
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Reiner (with Sally Struthers, Carroll O'Connor, and Jean Stapleton) as Michael Stivic on All in the Family, 1976
Reiner at the 1988 Emmy Awards
Reiner speaking at a Howard Dean rally on October 29, 2003
Reiner at the LBJ Presidential Library in 2016
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Michele and Rob Reiner at LBJ Presidential Library for a screening of his film 'LBJ', 2016
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Actor/director/activist/businessman Rob Reiner at an event by The Commonwealth Club of California. Feb. 1, 2013, photo by Ed Ritger.
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Reiner at the 2025 San Diego Comic-Con, promoting Spinal Tap II
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Southern, Nathan (March 6, 1945). "Rob Reiner > Biography". AllMovie. Retrieved December 29, 2009.
- ↑ Tran, Vivyan (September 7, 2012). "Celebrities spotted at the Democratic National Convention". Politico. http://www.politico.com/gallery/2012/09/celebrities-spotted-at-the-democratic-national-convention/000417-005459.html.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "2 found dead at home owned by director Rob Reiner; LAPD launches murder investigation". ABC7 Los Angeles. December 15, 2025. Archived from the original on December 15, 2025. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ↑ Hanlon, Greg (December 14, 2025). "Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele Were Found Dead by Their Daughter (Exclusive Sources)". People. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ↑ Morris, Chris (December 14, 2025). "Rob Reiner, Legendary Comedic Actor and 'Princess Bride' Director, Found Dead in His Home". Variety. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Reiners' Son Arrested After Director and His Wife Found Stabbed". The New York Times. December 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Hollywood director Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested for murder after parents' deaths". BBC News. December 15, 2025. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/crk78nx2y6pt. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ↑ Hubler, Shawn (December 15, 2025). "Rob Reiner Is Said to Have Argued With His Son at a Holiday Party". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/us/rob-nick-reiner-conan-o-brien-party.html.
- ↑ Maslin, Janet (December 11, 1987). "Throw Momma from the Train". The New York Times.